Writing for publication with editor of the BJN

Let's Talk Nursing with Sophie Gardner.


In this bonus episode, Samina chats with Sophie Gardner, editor of the British Journal of Nursing (BJN). They discuss the major do's and don'ts of writing for publication, and Sophie even reveals some insider tips on getting published in the BJN.

Throughout the episode, they explore a variety of topics, including:

• Why nurses should write for publication
• Top tips for getting started with writing
• Sophie's pet peeves when it comes to manuscripts submitted to the BJN
• The peer review and editing process

About Sophie:


Sophie Gardner is an editorial director at MA Healthcare, and the editor of the British Journal of Nursing. After studying Molecular Genetics at Sussex University, Sophie began working in the sphere of healthcare publishing. In addition to overseeing all publications in MA Healthcare, Sophie works with her sub-editors to commission, edit and publish bi-weekly issues of the BJN.


Contact Sophie:


LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sophie-gardner-b3407636 (  / sophie-gardner-b3407636  )


More information and resources:


Beall's list of potentially predatory journals and publishers
(https://beallslist.net/) British Journal of Nursing (https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/)
MA Healthcare: guidance for authors (https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/page...)

BJN inform:


For more information and resources, go to: https://www.bjninform.com/lets-talk-n...


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